Careers In Massage And Physical Therapy
The tremendous job growth occurring in the fields of physical therapy, massage therapy, occupational therapy and fitness will provide job seekers in this field with many jobs options from which to choose. Changes in insurance reimbursement along with an increase in the elderly population are two of the drivers causing an increase in the need for these professionals.
While a master's degree in physical therapy is needed to become a licensed Physical Therapist, all of the other careers in this field require only one to two years of specialized education. Many of these professions are subject to regulation and licensing at the state level and thus have specific education requirements.
The therapy jobs below are those identified by BrainTrack as commonly requiring higher education either for entry or for advancement. Hyperlinked jobs go to detailed profiles, including lists of schools with relevant programs.
| Occupation | Jobs | Growth '08-'18 | Low - Median - High | Some College | Bachelor Degree+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Trainers And Aerobics Instructors | 228,000 | 29% | 35% | 42% | |
| Physical Therapists | 174,000 | 30% | 9% | 89% | |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 64,000 | 33% | 66% | 20% | |
| Massage Therapists | 56,000 | 19% | 51% | 31% | |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 44,000 | 36% | 66% | 20% | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistants | 27,000 | 30% | 84% | 13% | |
| Occupational Therapist Aides | 8,000 | 31% | 84% | 13% |
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